![The Renaissance of the Beautiful Game: How 2025 redefined Pakistani football [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFF-president-Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-meets-FIFA-president-Gianni-Infantino-during-2025-FIFA-Executive-Summit-in-Miami-1160x535.jpg "The Renaissance of the Beautiful Game: How 2025 redefined Pakistani football [The Nation]")
The year 2025 stands as the year Pakistani football reclaimed its identity under PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani, writes Azhar Khan for The Nation.
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December31December 31, 2025
PFF: ‘Huge foreign investment’ pledged for launch of Pro League
Having received introductory proposals from potential investors, the PFF will soon shortlist the most suitable companies to move forward for new professional football league in Pakistan.
![PFF power struggle forces Congress postponement [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFF-Congress-session-28-December-2025-for-KPk-ExCo-election-1160x535.jpg "PFF power struggle forces Congress postponement [The News]")
December30December 30, 2025
PFF power struggle forces Congress postponement [The News]
PFF Congress session for electing two KPk members for PFF ExCo postponed due to incomplete quorum after opposing faction stayed away.
![Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ali-Tareen-Zabe-Khan-Kaleemullah-1160x535.jpg "Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]")
December18December 19, 2025
Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen proposes a club league with ownership equity, while rival bids from PFL/GSV and Zabe Khan push for a franchise model
![PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFF-President-Mohsen-Gilani-was-chief-guest-at-DFA-Lahore-Football-Championship-2025-final-1160x535.jpg "PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]")
December11December 12, 2025
PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]
At the DFA Lahore Championship final, won by Baba Cargo FC, chief guest PFF president Mohsen Gilani promised Pakistan a football league that will be 'stronger, more sustainable and done the right way'
![Col Hamdani leading contender for PFF Secretary post [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "Col Hamdani leading contender for PFF Secretary post [The News]")
November8November 8, 2025
Col Hamdani leading contender for PFF Secretary post [The News]
Col Syed G A Hamdani, Shahid Shinwari, Shahid Khokhar, and Dr Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera all vying for PFF General Secretary position.
![AFC President calls for united efforts to lift Pakistan football [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-meets-PMYP-Rana-Mashhood-with-PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-1160x535.jpg "AFC President calls for united efforts to lift Pakistan football [The News]")
November7November 7, 2025
AFC President calls for united efforts to lift Pakistan football [The News]
“Pakistan is a country of over 250 million people with a massive youth population that can become a valuable asset for football’s growth,” Sheikh Salman remarked.
![Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-interviewed-by-Umaid-Wasim-of-Dawn-1160x535.jpg "Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]")
November6November 6, 2025
Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]
Sheikh Salman stresses support from FIFA and AFC, expresses confidence that government will play its part in Pakistani football’s development
![AFC Delegation Calls on Acting President Gilani [PID]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-meets-Acting-President-Yousuf-Raza-Gilani-1160x535.jpg "AFC Delegation Calls on Acting President Gilani [PID]")
November5November 6, 2025
AFC Delegation Calls on Acting President Gilani [PID]
AFC president Sheikh Salman met Acting President Yousuf Raza Gilani and Deputy PM / FM Ishaq Dar in separate meetings to discuss football revival in Pakistan.
![PFF chief vows to work on grassroots development [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-VP-Hafiz-Zakaullah-ExCo-member-Abid-Hussain-Baddi-at-Karachi-Airport-1160x535.jpg "PFF chief vows to work on grassroots development [Dawn]")
October31October 31, 2025
PFF chief vows to work on grassroots development [Dawn]
When meeting reporters during his Hyderabad visit, PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani also called departments 'the soul of football in Pakistan' and vowed to revive them.